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In the landscape of modern professional football, few players have embodied resilience, determination, and the ability to defy expectations quite like Jalen Hurts. From being benched in the national championship game to hearing his name called in the second round of the NFL draft, his path was littered with doubters every step of the way. But Hurts' grit, leadership, and excellence on the field have proven time and again that he is truly special. In this inspiring memoir, the Philadelphia Eagles' star quarterback pulls no punches, taking readers behind the scenes of his history-making journey to become one of the biggest names in football. The youngest of three, Hurts transports us to his humble upbringing in the Houston suburbs, where his fierce competitive spirit was forged on the hardscrabble high school fields of Texas. His deep personal faith, incredible work ethic, and mother Pamela's wisdom as his guiding light set the foundation for success against all odds. As his talents blossomed into an elite college recruit, fans will get an inside look at his years developing as a dual-threat quarterback at Alabama under Nick Saban's tutelage. They'll feel the searing disappointment of his benching in the 2018 national championship game that could have derailed most careers. But in reliving Hurts' transfer to Oklahoma and his second chance to shine, readers will be awed by his ability to maintain laser focus, remake his leadership style, and ultimately reach new heights. The professional ranks presented even stiffer tests, from being drafted by the Eagles as Carson Wentz's backup to suddenly being thrust into the starting role as a rookie and willing his team to the playoffs. In gripping detail, Hurts revisits his nerve-jangling first career start, overcoming early jitters to author a historic performance and signal that a new more mobile era of NFL quarterbacking had arrived. With his success in Year 2 as the full-time starter, catapulting the Eagles to the playoffs again, Hurts' stunningly ascendant career reached an even higher plane. Readers will learn the meticulous preparation, dedicated training, and keys to his evolution as a passer that allowed him to wedge his way into MVP conversations. Along the way, he'll reveal the mindset hacks, personal motivation tricks, and importance of finding his voice as a team leader. More than just an athlete's memoir, Hurts So Good is an uplifting journey of guts, perseverance, and realizing your wildest dreams by charting your own path. As the NFL's only rookie-era starting quarterback of color, Hurts has shattered stereotypes and kicked down barriers at every turn. His unmistakable swagger, confidence, and status as one of the faces of America's game have inspired millions. Now, in his own words, Hurts invites readers into his world like never before.

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